The Royal Opera House Muscat was designed by the same architects who did the Grand Mosque and was completed in 2011. Some of the most famous names in opera and ballet performed the inaugural year in a world-class program, and the quality of production has won international acclaim.

There is a very chic shopping gallery on the grounds that must be the nicest in Muscat. This elaborate door belonged to a restaurant in that complex.

Another view of the opera house posted earlier today: